Uwatec X-Tek SIDEMOUNT User manual

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X-Tek SIDEMOUNT
SYSTEM
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SUBSIDIARIES
SCUBAPRO AMERICAS
Johnson Outdoors Diving LLC
1166-A Fesler Street
El Cajon, CA 92020 - USA
SCUBAPRO ASIA PACIFIC
1208 Block A, MP Industrial Center
18 Ka Yip St.
Chai Wan - Hong Kong
SCUBAPRO AUSTRALIA
Unit 21 380 Eastern Valley Way
Chatswood NSW 2067-
Australia
SCUBAPRO FRANCE
(France, UK, Spain, Export:
Netherlands, Belgium, Scandinavia)
Nova Antipolis Les Terriers Nord
175 Allée Belle Vue
06600 Antibes - France
SCUBAPRO GERMANY &
E. Europe
Johnson Outdoors
Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH
Johann-Höllfritsch-Str. 47
D-90530 Wendelstein - Germany
SCUBAPRO ITALY.
Via Tangoni, 16
16030 Casarza Ligure (GE) - Italy
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3–3–1 Minatomirai, Nishi Ku
Yokohama 220–0012
SCUBAPRO SWITZERLAND
Bodenäckerstrasse 3
CH-8957 Spreitenbach
Switzerland
For additional information about our distributors and dealers, see our web site at: www.scubapro.com
© 2008 by Johnson Outdoors Inc.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
English
1. IMPORTANT WARNINGS .................................................................................................................................. 2
2. CE CERTIFICATION ........................................................................................................................................... 2
3. IMPORTANT CAUTIONS .................................................................................................................................... 2
4. GENERAL INFORMATION.................................................................................................................................. 3
Primary purpose of the Buoyancy Compensator.................................................................................................... 3
5.
INITIAL SET UP ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
6. WEIGHT SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................... 3
Traditional Weight Belt .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Accessory Weight Pocket System (PN 23.803.000)............................................................................................... 3
7. VALVE SET UP .................................................................................................................................................... 4
To attach the Quick Disconnect Coupling .............................................................................................................. 4
8. OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
Inating the BC with the Power Ination Valve........................................................................................................ 4
Inating the BC with the Oral Valve ........................................................................................................................ 4
Deating the BC .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Deating the BC with the Oral Valve (BPI) .............................................................................................................. 4
Over Pressure Valve Operation .............................................................................................................................. 5
Lower Dump Valve ............................................................................................................................................... 5
9. BC EXAMINATION AND PROCEDURES........................................................................................................... 5
Pre-Dive Visual Inspection and Valve Test .............................................................................................................. 5
10. IMPORTANT SIDEMOUNT DIVING INFORMATION ........................................................................................ 6
Low pressure Hose / Pneumatic Ination Valve...................................................................................................... 6
11. ASSEMBLING OF YOUR X-TEK SIDMEOUNT BC PARTS .............................................................................. 7
Assembled system Front view ............................................................................................................................... 7
Assembled system back view (w/o top cape) ........................................................................................................ 7
Assembled system back view (with top cape)........................................................................................................ 8
Assembling of the crotch strap.............................................................................................................................. 8
Assembling the Harness straps/belts and assembly of the wing ............................................................................ 9
Assembling the shoulder straps on the plates...................................................................................................... 10
Threading the bungees on the wing..................................................................................................................... 11
Threading the bungees on the wing..................................................................................................................... 12
Attaching the wing to the harness with the lower screws..................................................................................... 12
Attaching the wing to the harness with the upper screw...................................................................................... 12
Assembling the optional cape(top)....................................................................................................................... 13
Assembling the optional cap (bottom).................................................................................................................. 13
Assembling the optional cape (side)..................................................................................................................... 13
12. AFTER THE DIVE .............................................................................................................................................. 13
Inspection and Service Interval ............................................................................................................................ 13
13. TRANSPORT OF THE X-TEK SYSTEMS......................................................................................................... 13
Storage ............................................................................................................................................................... 14
14. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 14
Shelf life............................................................................................................................................................... 14
Operating temperature range............................................................................................................................... 14
15. X-TEK SIDEMOUNT BC ................................................................................................................................... 14
Wings.................................................................................................................................................................. 14
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!WARNING
This information is for your safety. Please read the entire instruction manual before using your X-TEKbuoyancy
compensator and equipment for the rst time!
1. IMPORTANT WARNINGS
!WARNING
This manual must be read and understood entirely before using the product. It is advised that you keep this
manual in your possession during the entire life of your BC. FAILURE TO READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW
THE PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
!WARNING
When diving you must follow the rules and apply the skills taught by a recognized scuba diving certication
agency. Before taking part in any diving activity, it is mandatory to have successfully completed a scuba diving
course covering both theoretical and technical aspects of diving.
!WARNING
This instruction manual does not replace a diving instruction course!
2. CE CERTIFICATION
All SCUBAPRO BCs described in this manual have obtained the CE certication issued by a notied body according to
European directive 89/686/EEC. Certication tests have been conducted according to the specications set by the said
directive, regulating the conditions for the release on the market and the fundamental safety requirement for Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE). The CE mark denotes compliance with the fundamental requirements for health and safety.
The BCs described in this manual has obtained the CE certication according the following European norms: -EN250:2006
for body harness that provides divers with a device for xing the tank to the body:
It has not to be used deeper than 50 m (164 feet). -EN1809:1997 European norm for jacket that provides divers with a
buoyancy control device but does not guarantee a head up position of the wearer at the surface. Each BC model has an
indication of the relevant EU certication obtained attached directly on the BC.
!WARNING
THIS BC IS NOT A LIFEJACKET. Emergency face up oatation may not be provided for all wearers and in all
conditions. DO NOT JUMP IN THE WATER WITH THIS BC. TANKS HAVE TO BE ATTACHED IN WATER.
!WARNING
This BC is not a breathing device. Never breathe from the BC. Your BC may contain gas residue, liquid, or
contamination that may result in injury or death if inhaled.
!WARNING
In accordance with European standards, our BCs can only be considered certied where all components are
present, as per the original SCUBAPRO conguration, including the low pressure hose supplied. Any variation
of the original conguration invalidates conformity to European certication standards.
3. IMPORTANT CAUTIONS
For your protection while using SCUBAPRO life support equipment, we call your attention to the following:
1) Use the equipment according to the instructions contained within this manual and only after having completely read and
understood all instructions and warnings.
2) Use of the equipment is limited to the uses described in this manual or for applications approved in writing by SCUBAPRO.
3) Cylinders must only be lled with atmospheric compressed air, according to the EN 12021 norm. Should moisture be
present in the cylinder, besides causing corrosion of the cylinder, it may cause freezing and subsequent malfunction of the
regulator during dives carried out in low temperature conditions (lower than 10°C (50°F)). Cylinders must be transported
according to local rules provided for the transport of dangerous goods. Cylinder use is subjected to the laws regulating the
use of gases and compressed air.
4) Equipment must be serviced by qualied personnel at the prescribed intervals. Repairs and maintenance must be carried
out by an Authorized SCUBAPRO Dealer service facility and with the exclusive use of original SCUBAPRO spare parts.
5) Should the equipment be serviced or repaired without complying with procedures approved by SCUBAPRO or by
untrained personnel or not certied by SCUBAPRO, or should it be used in ways and for purposes other than specically
designated, liability for the correct and safe function of the equipment transfers to the owner/user.
6) The content of this manual is based upon the latest information available at the time of going to print. SCUBAPRO
reserves the right to make changes at any time.
7) All dives must be planned and carried out so that at the end of the dive the diver will still have a reasonable reserve of air
for emergency use. The suggested amount is usually 50 bars (725 psi).
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!WARNING
SCUBAPRO refuses all responsibility for damages caused by non-compliance with the instructions contained in
this manual. These instructions do not extend the warranty or the responsibilities stated by SCUBAPRO terms
of sales and delivery.
!WARNING
Always perform a pre-dive and post-dive inspection of the BC.
4. GENERAL INFORMATION
Primary purpose of the Buoyancy Compensator
The primary purpose of a Buoyancy Compensator is to make you more comfortable by enabling you to maintain neutral
buoyancy at depth. You are neutrally buoyant when you maintain a specic depth without expending signicant physical
effort to prevent an ascent or descent from that depth.
!WARNING
Do not use your BC as an assist or “lift bag” for bringing objects to the surface. These objects may be lost
during the ascent, creating a sudden increase in buoyancy and loss of buoyancy control.
5.
INITIAL SET UP
Low Pressure (LP) hose Connect the low pressure (LP) hose of the Power Ination Valve to an unused LP port of the rst stage,
which must have the same thread.
!WARNING
Do not attach a L.P. hose to a Scuba regulator high pressure (HP) port or to an air supply with pressure in excess
of 200 psi (13.8 bar). This may result in damage or explosive failure of the Ination Valve or Low pressure Hose,
which could result in injury or death.
6. WEIGHT SYSTEM:
The total weight carried by the diver must be calculated and tested to allow neutral buoyancy during the dive by simply adding
or releasing the correct amount of air. The SCUBAPRO B.C. can be used with several different ballast systems depending
upon the needs of the diver.
Traditional Weight Belt
The weight belt should always be worn so it can drop freely from the diver. Failure to do so may result an inability to ditch the
weights and could result in serious injury or death.
Accessory Weight Pocket System (PN 23.803.000)
The removable Buckle Weight Pocket System (BW) (Picture 1) is designed to be used with the waist webbing of the X-Tek
Sidemount System. Pictured below is the proper way to load and secure the weight pockets into their pouches.
The weights are inserted into the weight pocket (Picture2) The weight pockets are pushed into the weight pockets system
(Picture 3+4) and held in proper position by securing the quick release buckle and then pulling the strap until it is snug
(Picture 5) To release the weights from the pouch squeeze the tabs on the quick release buckle and pull the pocket from
the pouch. Release the weights once they are free from the pouch and your body.
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To attach the optional weight pockets system please refer to page 12.
!WARNING
The Removable Pocket and pouch must be secured with the quick release buckle fully and correctly engaged.
The loss of the pocket during diving may causes positive buoyancy and an uncontrolled ascent that could result
in serious injury or death.
7. VALVE SET UP
SCUBAPRO X-TEK BC´s are completed by the BPI System(Balance Power Inator). The power inator, when connected
to the tank and regulator by a low pressure hose, makes it possible to control buoyancy in the water (ination/ deation of
the BC) by using inate and deate buttons.
Connecting the Power Inator The Power Ination Valve allows you to inate your BC using air from your SCUBA cylinder.
Its LP hose, threaded on a LP port of the rst stage regulator, is connected to the Power Ination Valve by the Quick
Disconnect Coupling.
To attach the Quick Disconnect Coupling:
1 Make sure that both ttings are free of contamination prior to connecting them together.
2 Pull back the collar of the Quick Disconnect Coupling while pushing the hose rmly onto the tting plug found on the
power ination valve.
3 Release the collar when the coupling is fully seated on the plug. Pull gently but rmly on the hose to check for a secure
connection.
4 To disconnect, pull the Quick Disconnect Coupling collar back and disengage the LP hose from the plug.
!WARNING
Keep water out of the inatable aircell of the BC. Repeated use of the oral valve or the Overpressure Valve
may allow water inside the BC, reducing the amount of buoyancy provided by the BC. This could result in
injury or death. Drain all water out of the BC prior to every use.
8. OPERATION
Inating the BC with the Power Ination Valve
To inate the BC, press the Power Ination Valve Button. Air should enter the BC. For better control during ination use
short bursts of air by repeatedly pressing and releasing the power inator button.
Inating the BC with the Oral Valve
The Oral Valve is found on the end of the airway. It allows you to inate your BC with your exhaled breath.
Use of this valve for ination is recommended on the surface or on land prior to diving. It may be used when you cannot,
or do not wish to add air to the BC with the Power Ination Valve.
1 First exhale a small amount of air into the mouthpiece of the valve to purge any water that may be trapped there.
2 With the same breath, continue to exhale while deeply depressing the Oral Ination Valve Button.
3 Release the Oral Valve Button when you inhale fresh air.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the desired amount of buoyancy is reached.
Deating the BC
!WARNING
Keep sand and other contamination out of the Oral Valve mouthpiece and valve button. Under certain
conditions, contamination can cause the valve to not close completely. If this occurs while diving, shake the
valve while depressing it several times. If the valve leaks or remains inoperable, terminate the dive. Diving
with a leaking Buoyancy Compensator or with valves that do not operate properly may result in a loss of
buoyancy control that could result in injury or death.
Deating the BC with the Oral Valve (BPI)
Assume a head up position in the water. Raise the Oral Valve above and in front of your face. (This insures the Oral valve will
be positioned above the air bubble in the BC). Depress the Oral Valve button and visually conrm that air is escaping from
the Inator. For best control, let air out in a series of short, measured amounts while observing the effects on your buoyancy.
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!WARNING
With all deation methods, only keep the valve open as long as needed. This helps prevent excess water from
entering the BC.
Over Pressure Valve Operation
The Over Pressure Valve prevents over-ination of the BC. If the internal pressure exceeds the spring pressure in the Over
Pressure Valve, the valve automatically opens and releases air to prevent damage to the BC. The valve will automatically
close when the internal pressure goes below the spring pressure in the Over Pressure Valve (OPV).
Lower Dump Valve
Pressure Valves located at the lower rear of the bladder are equipped with lanyard and pull knob. This lower Dump Valve
can be manually activated when the Diver is in a horizontal or head down orientation in the water, positioning them at the
highest point of the air bubble.
!WARNING
Never breathe from the BC. Your BC may contain gas residue, liquid, or contamination that may result in injury
or death if inhaled. Keep water out of the bladder of the BC. Repeated use of the oral valve or the Overpressure
Valve may allow water inside the BC, reducing the amount of buoyancy provided by the BC.
This could result in injury or death. Drain all water out of the BC prior to every use.
IMPORTANT!
With all deation methods, keep the valve open no longer than needed. This helps prevent excess water from entering
the BC.
9. BC EXAMINATION AND PROCEDURES
Pre-dive, dive and post-dive BC examination helps to identify equipment problems before unsafe conditions exist, helping
to prevent diving accidents. All equipment must be regularly inspected by an authorized SCUBAPRO equipment repair
facility to maintain its safe operation.
!WARNING
DO NOT DIVE with a BC that does not pass any of the Pre-Dive, Dive or Post-Dive inspection points and tests.
Diving with a BC that fails any of the listed check points could result in the loss of buoyancy control while diving,
resulting in serious injury or death.
Pre-Dive Visual Inspection and Valve Test:
1. Examine the entire BC for cuts, punctures, frayed seams, excessive abrasion, loose/missing hardware and other
damage of any kind.
2. Inspect the Oral Valve, Power Ination Valve, and Over Pressure Valve(s) for cracks, damage, or contamination.
3. Operate the Power Ination Valve (with the LP hose attached and charged with air pressure), Oral Valve and Over Pressure
Valve, checking for proper operation and resealing. If the OP Valve has a Pull Dump, test it by pulling on the cord.
4. Inate the BC through the Oral Valve until it is rm. Listen and check for leaks. Let the BC stand inated for 30 minutes
or more, and then check the BC for loss of air.
5. While wearing the BC, adjust the straps and other attachments on the BC for a comfortable t that does not restrict
breathing. Make these adjustments with the BC inated and while wearing the exposure suit you intend to dive with.
6. Check quick release weight pockets or systems that retain weight (if your BC is equipped with them). Make sure that
their retention systems are fully and securely engaged. Conrm that they can be quickly released and the weight freely
removed from the system.
7. Do a buddy check with your dive partner conrming that all valves operate correctly prior to entering the water.
8. MAKE SURE THE BUOYANCY OF THE WING USED HAS SUFFICENT LIFT FOR YOUR USED DIVE EQUIPMENT.
THE NEGATIVE BUOYANCY COULD BE: WEIGHTS, TANKS, ACCESSORIES. REMIND THAT YOUR THERMAL
PROTECTION SUIT WILL LOOSE BUOYANCY IN DEPTH,
!WARNING
The assembly of the system should only be done by a trained person such as an authorized SCUBAPRO Dealer
to avoid wrong assembly.
After the assembly, a nal inspection must be performed by an authorized dealer.
Incorrect installation can cause serious injuries or death.
!WARNING
DO NOT DIVE with a BC that is damaged, leaks air, or does not function properly.
Terminate any dive as safely and quickly as possible if the BC becomes damaged, leaks air, or does not function
properly.
Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure to chlorinated water, such as in swimming pools. Wash your BC immediately after
any use in chlorinated water. Chlorinated water can oxidize fabrics and materials on your BC, thereby shortening their life,
and cause colors (especially neon) to fade. Damage and fading from prolonged exposure to chlorinated water is specically
not covered under warranty.
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!WARNING
Special Instruction in cold water diving methods, and the specic use of this product in cold water, is required
prior to cold water diving (temperatures below 10°C/50° F). This instruction is beyond the scope of this manual.
10. IMPORTANT SIDEMOUNT DIVING INFORMATION
Sidemount diving is different to normal sport diving and has to be trained. Before using a sidemount BC you have to be trained by
a certied sidemount instructor. Sidmount trainings include rigging, setting up the equipment as well as handling the sidemount
tanks under water.
1) Attaching the sidemount tank:
a. Your sidemount tank needs to have an upper and lower bolt snap to be attached to this sidemount harness.
b. Attach the upper bolt snap to one of the shoulder D-rings rst.
c. Then attach the lower bolt snap to either the handle on the back of the harness or to the D-ring on your waist belt.
d. Loop the bungee over the tanks valve to keep it close to your body.
2) After donning the BC and the tanks and before entering the water make sure you can reach and quickly nd the lower
dump valves pull knob.
!WARNING
NEVER JUMP IN THE WATER WITH ATTACHED SIDEMOUNT TANKS AS THIS COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS
INJURY! ATTACH THE TANKS IN THE WATER OR MAKE SURE TO SLOWLY GO IN THE WATER!
!WARNING
This product is designed to use air or nitrogen/oxygen mixtures containing up to 40% oxygen. Use of
gas mixtures with increased oxygen, or the addition of helium or other substances, may cause corrosion,
deterioration, premature aging or component failure of metal and rubber parts. These actions may result in loss
of buoyancy control or air holding integrity of the BC, resulting in injury or death. Non-standard gas mixtures
may also present a risk of re or explosion. Use only nitrogen/oxygen mixtures containing up to 40% oxygen.
!WARNING
Adjust the BC so that it does not restrict your breathing when fully inated. Restriction of normal breathing while
wearing your BC could result in injury or death. Before each use, check all bands, straps, quick-connect clips,
and/or cummerbund for proper adjustment to the user.
!WARNING
When using a weight belt with the crotch strap you must place the weight belt on top of the crotch strap so it
can fall freely from your body. Failure to follow this pratice will prevent the weight belt from being released and
may result in serious injury or death.
Low pressure Hose / Pneumatic Ination Valve
LP hose and Pneumatic Ination Valve operating pressure 95 – 200 psi (6.5 – 13.8 bar)
Low Pressure Hose Fitting threads 3/8 – 24 UNF
O-Rings - Seals EPDM – Buna/Nitrile - Silicone
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11. ASSEMBLING OF YOUR X-TEK SIDMEOUNT BC PARTS:
Assembled system Front view:
1. Shoulder D-ring (01.085.052) with belt-stopper
(21.726.105) (left & right shoulder, upper tank
attachment point)
2. Bungee for tank alignment with bolt snap
(21.726.109) (left & right side)
3. Waist belt D-ring (21.726.108)(left & right side)
4. Waist belt buckle (23.428.001)
5. Crotch strap
6. Crotch strap front D-ring (01.085.051)with belt
stopper (21.726.105)
7. Lower dump valve
8. Waist belt
9. BPI Inator
10.Optional top cape (21.726.117)
Assembled system back view (w/o top cape):
1.
2.
3. 4.
5.
6.
1. Upper shoulder strap attachment (21.726.105)(left & right side)
2. Wing -25lbs (21.726.200) or 45lbs (21.726.400)
3. Handle (21.726.104) (left & right side, lower tank attachment point)
4. Buttplate D-ring (01.085.051)with belt stopper (21.726.105)
5. Lower shoulder strap attachment (21.726.105)
6. Shoulder strap attachment plate (21.726.107)
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Assembled system back view (with top cape):
Assembling of the crotch strap:
1) Thread the D-ring on the strap which is attached to the
wing
2) Thread the webbing through the buttplate’s lower loop
3) Adjust the strap to sit rmly 4) Assembling of the crotch strap – front D-ring: Thread
one eye of the belt stopper on the strap
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5) Insert the belt throug the D-ring 6) Thread the strap through the second eye of the belt
stopper
7) Form a loop and thread the strap back through the
second eye of the belt stopper
8) Thread the strap back through the rst eye of the belt
stopper
9) The loop should look like this now. This loop will be
threaded over the waist belt when donning the BC
Assembling the Harness straps/belts and assembly of the wing:
1) Thread the waist belt through the rst leash on the
back of your harness
2) Thread the belt through the leash on the inner side of
the wing
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3) Thread the belt through the second loop 4) Pull the belt to make the wing sit rmly on the harness
5) Insert the belt through the rst eye of the shoulder strap
attachment plate
6) Thread the belt through the second eye of the shoulder
strap attachment plate and pull the belt to sit rmly
7) Attach the waist belt D-ring to the belt 8) On the left belt please attach the waist belt buckle as
seen on the picture
9) Repeat this procedure on the other side of the harness
Assembling the shoulder straps on the plates:
1) Thread the shoulder strap through the upper eye on
the shoulder strap attachment plate that sits on your
waist belt
2) Attach the belt stopper to the strap after adjusting the
length as needed
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3) Thread the strap back through the rst eye of the belt
stopper to ensure a safe attachment
4) Repeat this procedure on the other side of the harness
Threading the bungees on the wing:
1) Attach the beginning of the bungee to the small plastic D-ring below the waist strap using the knot on picture B
2) Thread the bungee through the loops on the wing and the harness in turns and x the bungees end on the small
plastic D-ring sitting on the top of the harness
3) FINAL VIEW OF THE SIDE BUNGEES:
4) Repeat this procedure on the other side of the wing
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Threading the bungees on the wing:
1) Thread the bungee through the loop on the top of the
wing’s back
2) Thread the bungee through the upper grommet of the
harness
3) Now attach the bolt snaps to the bungee using the
knot in pic. B
Attaching the wing to the harness with the lower screws:
1) Insert the screw through the lower attachment points
of the wing and thread through the small grommets on
the lower part of your harness. Fix the screw with the
washer and the nut on the inside of the harness
Attaching the wing to the harness with the upper screw:
1) Insert the female screw through the second grommet
on the top of the harness’s inside
2) If optional weight attachment strap is used, please
attach it between wing and harness. Then secure with
the male screw and tighten rmly
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Assembling the optional cape(top):
1) Secure the top cap with the rst leash around the
shoulder strap
2) Repeat on the other side
Assembling the optional cap (bottom):
1) Thread the lower strap of the top cap through the loop
on the back of the wing
2) Secure the top cap lower strap with the Velcro on it´s
inside
Assembling the optional cape (side):
1) Attach the small plastic clip to the bungee that holds
your wing on the harness
12. AFTER THE DIVE
Cleaning the BC, Check, Storage and Transport:
Correct servicing and maintenance guarantees you many years reliable function of your SCUBAPRO ®X-TEK BC.
Keep the following instructions for care:
• Fill the bladder with fresh water and shake so that the water reaches everywhere.
• Keep the bladder upside down and press the exhaust button on the inator so that all the water can drain.
• Disinfect the inner bladder on a regular basis to prevent bacterial growth.
• Rinse the outer shell thoroughly with fresh water.
• Clean all valves so that possible dirt is removed.
• Place a small amount of silicone on the quick release collar for the power inator attachement (SCUBAPRO®silicone
grease).
• Slightly inate the bladder and hang it up for drying. Do not dry or store the bladder in direct sunlight.
• Dry store the BC slightly inated in a cool dry place, protected from direct sunlight.
Inspection and Service Interval:
For your safety your BC should be inspected and maintained at an Authorized SCUBAPRO Service Center at least once
a year, more often if you dive frequently. Any damage caused due to failure to properly maintain the BC is not covered by
the warranty.
13. TRANSPORT OF THE X-TEK SYSTEMS:
Handle the XTEK systems in such a way to ensure that no sharp or heavy objects (e.g. knives, bottles, lamps, lead etc.)
damage the harness, bladder, or inators.
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IMPORTANT!
Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure to chlorinated water, such as in swimming pools.
Wash your BC immediately after any use in chlorinated water. Chlorinated water can oxidize fabrics and materials on your
BC, thereby shortening its life, and cause colors (especially neon) to fade. Damage and fading from prolonged exposure to
chlorinated water is specically not covered under warranty.
Storage
Store your BC, after it has fully dried, by partially inating and then placing it in a cool, dark, dry, location: ultraviolet rays will
shorten the life of the fabric and cause colors to fade. Slightly grease (with SCUBAPRO Lubricant Grease) Power Inator
couplings.
14. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Shelf life
Shelf life is seven years for a new, unused BC when deated and stored in a sealed container or bag at typical room
temperature, with no exposure to UV.
Operating temperature range
Air -20°C to +50°C -4°F to 122°F
Water -2°C to +40°C 28°F to 104°F
15. X-TEK SIDEMOUNT BC
Diving with a sidemount BC is different from a standard BC. The sidemount BC uses a wing styled bladder.
Wings:
1) 25 lbs Wing, 120N lift (PN 21.726.200), designed for use in warm water with up to to 2 x 80 CUFT Aluminum Tanks.
Don´t use more than 8 Kilos of weight with this wing to ensure sufcient lift.
2) 45 lbs Wing, 200N lift (PN 21.726.400), designed for use in all water temperatures and for drysuit diving, with up to 2
x 80 CUFT Aluminum Tanks.
Each Wing is constructed of a 1000D CORDURA outer cover and one inner bladder constucted from Soltane (0,35mm).
Be aware of the position of the valves when you deate the bladder. If you want to deate the bladder in a head down
position you have to make sure that exhaust valves are at the highest position in relationship to the air bubble inside the
bladder.
For normal deation of your BC you may have to assume a head up position.
!WARNING
Wing BCs are built for a stable position under water. The X-TEK jacket is not a life jacket. The inated jacket
doesn’t guarantee an unconscious diver will be in a safe heads-up position at the surface.
IMPORTANT!
The use of the X-Wing TEK BCs should be practiced in a controllable environment, e.g. in a swimming pool before diving.
The user must be familiar with the operation and skills needed to safely use the system. Failure to be fully competent in the
use of the jacket may result in serious injury or death!
Test in dependence to DIN EN 1809:1997-1 Buoyancy Notied body 0299 BG BAU, Arbeitsschutzzentrum Haan,
Zentrum fuer Sicherheitstechnik, Zwengenberger Str. 68, 42781 Hann, Germany.
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INHALTSVERZEICHNIS
Deutsch
INHALTSVERZEICHNIS ............................................................................................................................................ 17
1. WICHTIGE WARNUNGEN ............................................................................................................................... 18
2. CE-ZERTIFIKAT ............................................................................................................................................... 18
3. WICHTIGE VORSICHTSHINWEISE ................................................................................................................. 18
4. ALLGEMEINE INFORMATIONEN .................................................................................................................... 19
Hauptzweck des Tarierjackets ............................................................................................................................. 19
5.
VORBEREITUNG........................................................................................................................................................ 19
6. GEWICHTSSYSTEM: ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Standard-Bleigurt ............................................................................................................................................... 19
Zubehör Bleitaschensystem (SN 23.803.000)...................................................................................................... 19
7. VORBEREITUNG DES VENTILS ...................................................................................................................... 20
Anbringen der Schnellanschlusskupplung:........................................................................................................... 20
8. BEDIENUNG...................................................................................................................................................... 20
Aufblasen des Tarierjackets mit dem balancierten Power-Inator-Ventil ................................................................ 20
Aufblasen des Tarierjackets mit dem Mundstück ................................................................................................. 20
Luftablassen mit dem Tarierjacket........................................................................................................................ 20
Luftablassen aus dem Tarierjacket mit dem Mundventil (BPI) ............................................................................... 20
Funktion des Überdruckventils............................................................................................................................. 21
Unteres Ablassventil ........................................................................................................................................... 21
9. ÜBERPRÜFUNG UND HANDHABUNG DES TARIERJACKETS .................................................................... 21
Visuelle Inspektion vor dem Tauchgang und Ventiltest: ........................................................................................ 21
10. WICHTIGE INFORMATION ZUM SIDEMOUNT-TAUCHEN ........................................................................... 22
Niederdruckschlauch / Pneumatisches Inatorventil............................................................................................. 22
11. ZUSAMMENBAU DER EINZELTEILE IHRES X-TEK SIDMOUNT TARIERJACKETS: .................................. 23
Vorderansicht des zusammengebauten Systems:................................................................................................ 23
Rückansicht des zusammengebauten Systems (ohne Schutzabdeckung): .......................................................... 23
Rückansicht des zusammengebauten Systems (mit Schutzabdeckung): ............................................................. 24
Zusammenbau des Schrittgurtes:........................................................................................................................ 24
Zusammenbau des Tragesystems Riemen/Gurte und der Zusammenbau des Wing-Systems: ............................ 25
Zusammenbau der Schultergurte an den Befestigungsplatten:............................................................................ 26
Einfädeln der Bungee am Wing: .......................................................................................................................... 27
Einfädeln der Bungee am Wing: .......................................................................................................................... 28
Befestigen des Wings am Tragesystem mit der unteren Schraube:...................................................................... 28
Befestigen des Wings am Tragesystem mit der oberen Schraube:....................................................................... 28
Zusammenbau der optionalen Schutzabdeckung - Top Cape (oben):..................................................................29
Zusammenbau der optionalen Schutzabdeckung - Top Cape (unten): .................................................................29
Zusammenbau der optionalen Schutzabdeckung - Top Cape (seitlich): ............................................................... 29
12. NACH DEM TAUCHEN ..................................................................................................................................... 29
Inspektions- und Serviceintervall:......................................................................................................................... 29
13. TRANSPORT DER X-TEK SYSTEME: ............................................................................................................. 30
Lagerung............................................................................................................................................................. 30
14. ALLGEMEINE SPEZIFIKATIONEN................................................................................................................... 30
Lagerfähigkeit...................................................................................................................................................... 30
Betriebstemperaturen.......................................................................................................................................... 30
15. X-TEK SIDEMOUNT TARIERJACKET ............................................................................................................. 30
Wings:................................................................................................................................................................. 30
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!WARNUNG
Diese Informationen wurden zu Ihrer Sicherheit entwickelt. Bitte lesen Sie das komplette Anleitungshandbuch
bevor Sie Ihr X-TEK Tariermittel und Ausrüstung das erste Mal benutzen!
1. WICHTIGE WARNUNGEN
!WARNUNG
Bevor Sie das Produkt verwenden, muss dieses Handbuch gelesen und verstanden werden. Es wird empfohlen,
dass Sie dieses Handbuch während der gesamten Lebensdauer Ihres Tarierjackets aufbewahren. NICHT LESEN
ODER NICHT VERSTEHEN SOWIE VERSÄUMNISSE BEI DER BEFOLGUNG DER IN DIESEM HANDBUCH
AUFGEFÜHRTEN WARNUNGEN KÖNNEN ZU ERNSTHAFTEN VERLETZUNGEN ODER ZUM TOD FÜHREN.
!WARNUNG
Befolgen Sie beim Tauchen die Regeln und wenden Sie die Kenntnisse an, die Sie bei einer anerkannten
Tauchinstitution gelernt haben. Bevor Sie an Tauchaktivitäten irgendeiner Art teilnehmen, ist es obligatorisch,
den theoretischen und den praktischen Teil eines SCUBA-Tauchkurses erfolgreich abgeschlossen zu haben.
!WARNUNG
Dieses Handbuch ersetzt keinen Tauchkurs!
2. CE-ZERTIFIKAT
Für alle in diesem Handbuch beschriebenen SCUBAPRO Tarierjackets wurde das CE-Zertikat gemäß der Richtlinie
89/686/EEC durch eine gemeldete Stelle ausgestellt. Die Zertizierungsprüfungen wurden entsprechend den in der
genannten Richtlinie vorgeschriebenen Spezikationen durchgeführt. Diese legt die Bedingungen für die Freigabe zum
Verkauf und die grundlegenden Sicherheitsanforderungen von persönlicher Schutzausrüstung (PSA) fest. Das CE-Zeichen
bestätigt die Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen an die Gesundheit und Sicherheit. Für die in diesem
Handbuch beschriebenen Tarierjackets wurde das CE-Zertikat gemäß den folgenden europäischen Normen ausgestellt: -
EN250:2006 für das Tragesystem, das dem Taucher als Vorrichtung zur Befestigung des Tanks am Körper dient:
Es wurde nicht in größeren Tiefen als 50m verwendet. - EN1809:1997 Europäische Norm für Tarierjackets, die den Tauchern
eine Tarierhilfe bieten, ohne jedoch eine ohnmachtssichere Lage an der Oberäche zu sichern. Jedes Tarierjacketmodell ist
mit dem jeweils ausgestellten EU-Zertikat gekennzeichnet.
!WARNUNG
DIESES TARIERJACKET IST KEINE RETTUNGSWESTE. Eine ohnmachtssichere Schwimmlage mit dem Gesicht nach
oben kann nicht für alle Träger und nicht unter sämtlichen Bedingungen sichergestellt werden. SPRINGEN SIE MIT
DIESEM TARIERJACKET NICHT INS WASSER. TAUCHFLASCHEN MÜSSEN IM WASSER BEFESTIGT WERDEN.
!WARNUNG
Dieses Tarierjacket ist kein Atemgerät. Atmen Sie nie aus dem Tarierjacket. Ihr Tarierjacket kann Gasrückstände,
Flüssigkeiten oder Verunreinigungen enthalten, die beim Einatmen zu Verletzungen oder zum Tod führen können.
!WARNUNG
In Übereinstimmung mit den europäischen Standards können unsere Jackets nur als zertiziert erachtet
werden, wenn alle Komponenten, einschließlich des mitgelieferten Niederdruckschlauchs, entsprechend den
Originalauslegungen von SCUBAPRO vorhanden sind. Durch jegliche Veränderungen der Originalauslegung
wird die Konformität mit den europäischen Zertikationsstandards ungültig.
3. WICHTIGE VORSICHTSHINWEISE
Beachten Sie zu Ihrem Schutz bei der Verwendung der Life-Support-Systeme von SCUBAPRO Folgendes:
1. Verwenden Sie die Ausrüstung entsprechend den Anleitungen, die in diesem Handbuch beschrieben sind und erst,
nachdem Sie sämtliche Anleitungen und Warnungen vollständig gelesen und verstanden haben.
2. Die Ausrüstung darf nur für die in diesem Handbuch beschriebenen Zwecke oder für von SCUBAPRO schriftlich
genehmigte Zwecke verwendet werden.
3. Druckgasaschen dürfen nur mit atmosphärischer Druckluft, entsprechend der Norm EN 12021, gefüllt werden.
Sollte sich in den Druckgasaschen Feuchtigkeit ansammeln, könnte dies, neben der Korrosion der Flasche, während
Kaltwassertauchgängen (unter 10°C) zu Vereisung und Funktionsstörungen des Atemreglers führen. Die Druckgasaschen
müssen in Übereinstimmung mit den örtlichen Gesetzen für den Transport von gefährlichen Gütern transportiert werden.
Die Verwendung von Druckgasaschen unterliegt den Gesetzen, die die Verwendung von Gasen und Druckluft regeln.
4. Die Ausrüstung muss in den vorgeschriebenen zeitlichen Abständen von qualizierten Fachkräften gewartet werden.
Reparaturen und Wartungsarbeiten müssen von einem autorisierten SCUBAPRO Fachhändler und ausschließlich mit
Originalersatzteilen von SCUBAPRO durchgeführt werden.
5 Sollte die Ausrüstung ohne Übereinstimmung mit den von SCUBAPRO genehmigten Verfahren oder von ungeschultem
oder nicht von SCUBAPRO zertiziertem Personal durchgeführt werden oder sollte die Ausrüstung auf Arten und für
Zwecke verwendet werden, für die sie nicht ausdrücklich vorgesehen ist, geht die Haftung für die korrekte und sichere
Funktionsweise der Ausrüstung vollumfänglich an den Eigner/Benutzer über.
6. Der Inhalt dieses Handbuchs basiert auf den neusten zum Zeitpunkt der Drucklegung verfügbaren Informationen.
SCUBAPRO behält sich das Recht vor, jederzeit Änderungen vornehmen zu können.
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Deutsch
7. Alle Tauchgänge müssen so geplant und durchgeführt werden, dass am Ende des Tauchgangs noch eine genügend
große Luftreserve für Notfälle im Tank übrig bleibt. Die allgemein empfohlene Reserve beträgt 50bar.
!WARNUNG
SCUBARPO weist jede Verantwortung für Schäden ab, die durch die Nichteinhaltung der Anleitungen des
vorliegenden Handbuchs entstanden sind. Die Einhaltung dieser Anleitungen bedeutet keine Verlängerung der
Garantiefrist oder der Verantwortung, die in den Verkaufs- und Lieferbedingungen von SCUBAPRO aufgeführt sind.
!WARNUNG
Nehmen Sie an Ihrem Tarierjacket immer die erforderlichen Überprüfungen vor und nach dem Tauchgang vor.
4. ALLGEMEINE INFORMATIONEN
Hauptzweck des Tarierjackets
Ein Tarierjacket soll dem Taucher beim Tauchgang mehr Komfort bieten, indem in der Tiefe ein neutraler Auftrieb
aufrechterhalten wird. Wenn Sie in einer bestimmten Tiefe ohne bedeutende körperliche Anstrengungen weder aufsteigen
noch absinken, haben Sie einen neutralen Auftrieb erzielt.
!WARNUNG
Verwenden Sie Ihr Tarierjacket nie als Hilfe oder als Hebesack zum Befördern von Objekten an die Oberäche.
Diese Objekte können während des Aufstiegs verloren gehen, was zu einem plötzlichen Ansteigen des Auftriebs
und zum Verlust der Auftriebskontrolle führt.
5.
VORBEREITUNG
Schließen Sie den Niederdruckschlauch (ND) des Power-Inator-Ventils an einen freien ND-Anschluss (der dasselbe
Gewinde aufweisen muss) der ersten Stufe an.
!WARNUNG
Bringen Sie keinen Niederdruckschlauch an einen Hochdruckanschluss (HD) eines Scuba-Atemreglers oder einen
Druckluftanschluss mit mehr als 13,8bar (200psi) an. Dies kann Beschädigungen oder explosionsartige Schäden
am Einlassventil oder am Niederdruckschlauch verursachen, was zu Verletzungen oder zum Tod führen kann.
6. GEWICHTSSYSTEM:
Das Gesamtgewicht des Tauchers muss berechnet werden, um eine neutrale Tarierung während des Tauchganges, durch
einfaches Hinzufügen oder Ablassen der Luft, zu erzielen. Die SCUBAPRO Jackets können mit verschiedenen Ballast
Systemen, abhängig von den Bedürfnissen des Tauchers, verwendet werden.
Standard-Bleigurt
Der Bleigurt sollte immer so getragen werden, dass er jederzeit vom Taucher abgeworfen werden kann. Sollte man den
Bleigurt nicht direkt abwerfen können, kann es zu schwerwiegenden Verletzungen oder zum Tod kommen.
Zubehör Bleitaschensystem (SN 23.803.000)
Das abwerfbare Bleitaschensystem (Bild 1) wurde entwickelt, um an der Taillenbebänderung des X-Tek Sidemount
Systems befestigt zu werden. Die Bilder unten zeigen, wie man die Bleitaschen richtig befüllt und sichert.
Das Blei wird in die Bleitaschen geschoben (Bild 2). Die Bleitaschen werden in das Bleitaschensystem geschoben (Bild 3
und 4) und durch die Schnellverschluss-Schnalle und dem Band, das durch den D-Ring stramm gezogen wird, in Position
gehalten (Bild 5). Im Bedarfsfall lassen sich die Bleitaschen durch das Öffnen der Schnellverschluss-Schnalle aus dem
Bleitaschensystem entfernen und können somit aus dem Bleitaschensystem gezogen werden. Lassen Sie die Gewichte
los, sobald diese aus dem Bleitaschensystem entfernt und frei von Ihrem Körper sind.
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Befestigung des optionalen Bleitaschensystems (siehe Seite 12).
!WARNUNG
Die abnehmbare Tasche und der Beutel müssen mit der Schnellverschluss-Schnalle, vollständig und richtig
eingerastet/gesichert werden. Der Verlust der Taschen während des Tauchens kann zu einem positiven Auftrieb
und zu einem unkontrollierten Aufstieg führen, was Verletzungen oder den Tod verursachen kann.
7. VORBEREITUNG DES VENTILS
SCUBAPRO X-TEK-Tarierjackets werden mit dem BPI-System (balancierter Power-Inator) ergänzt. Der Power-Inator,
durch einen Niederdruckschlauch am Tank/Atemregler angeschlossen, erlaubt die Steuerung des Auftriebs im Wasser
(Aufblasen/Entleeren des Tarierjackets) über die Aufblas- und Ablassknöpfe.
Der Power-Inator erlaubt Ihnen die Befüllung Ihres Tarierjackets mit Luft aus ihrem Tauchgerät. Der über den
Niederdruckanschluss an der ersten Stufe des Atemreglers angeschraubte ND-Schlauch wird über den Schnellanschluss
am Power-Inator-Ventil angeschlossen.
Anbringen der Schnellanschlusskupplung:
1. Vergewissern Sie sich, dass beide Kupplungen frei von Verunreinigungen sind, bevor Sie sie verbinden.
2. Ziehen Sie den Kragen des Schnellanschlusses zurück, während Sie den Schlauch fest auf den Kupplungsstecker auf
dem Power-Inator-Ventil drücken.
3. Wenn die Kupplung fest auf dem Kupplungsstecker sitzt, lassen Sie den Kragen los. Prüfen Sie den sicheren
Anschluss, indem Sie vorsichtig aber fest am Schlauch ziehen.
4. Um den Anschluss zu trennen, ziehen Sie den Kragen des Schnellanschlusses zurück, und ziehen Sie den ND-
Schlauch vom Kupplungsstecker.
!WARNUNG
Halten Sie den aufblasbaren Auftriebskörper des Tarierjackets frei von Wasser. Wiederholtes Verwenden
des Mundventils oder des Überdruckventils kann zum Eindringen von Wasser in das Tarierjacket führen.
Dadurch sinkt das mögliche Auftriebsvolumen des Tarierjackets. Dies kann zu Verletzungen oder zum Tod
führen. Entleeren Sie sämtliches Wasser aus dem Tarierjacket, bevor Sie es verwenden.
8. BEDIENUNG
Aufblasen des Tarierjackets mit dem balancierten Power-Inator-Ventil
Drücken Sie zum Aufblasen des Tarierjackets auf den Knopf des Power-Inator-Ventils. Es sollte Luft in das Tarierjacket
strömen. Mit kurzen Luftstößen, durch kurzes und wiederholtes Drücken und Loslassen des Power-Inator-Knopfs,
können Sie beim Aufblasen die Luftmenge besser kontrollieren.
Aufblasen des Tarierjackets mit dem Mundstück
Das Mundstück bendet sich am Ende des Luftwegs. Sie können damit Ihr Tarierjacket mit Ihrer Ausatemluft aufblasen.
Es wird empfohlen, das Tarierjacket an der Oberäche oder an Land vor dem Tauchgang über das Mundstück aufzublasen.
Es kann verwendet werden, wenn Sie Ihr Tarierjacket nicht mit dem Power-Inator-Ventil aufblasen können oder wollen.
1. Blasen Sie zuerst mit wenig Atemluft eventuell vorhandenes Wasser aus dem Mundstück des Ventils.
2. Atmen Sie im gleichen Atemzug nun weiter aus, während Sie den Luftauslassknopf tief durchdrücken.
3. Lassen Sie den Luftauslassknopf los, wenn Sie frische Luft einatmen.
4. Wiederholen Sie die Schritte 2 und 3, bis der gewünschte Auftrieb erzielt wurde.
Luftablassen mit dem Tarierjacket
!WARNUNG
Halten Sie das Mundventil des Mundstücks und den Ventilknopf frei von Sand und anderen Verunreinigungen.
Unter gewissen Bedingungen können Verunreinigungen das vollständige Schließen des Ventils verhindern.
Wenn dies während eines Tauchgangs geschieht, schütteln Sie das Ventil, indem Sie es mehrmals betätigen.
Wenn das Ventil weiterhin undicht oder nicht bedienbar ist, brechen Sie den Tauchgang ab. Tauchen mit
einem undichten Tarierjacket oder mit Ventilen, die nicht korrekt funktionieren, kann zum Verlust der
Auftriebskontrolle und zu Verletzungen oder zum Tod führen.
Luftablassen aus dem Tarierjacket mit dem Mundventil (BPI)
Richten Sie sich im Wasser auf. Heben Sie das Mundstück hoch und halten Sie es vor Ihr Gesicht. (Dadurch wird das
Mundventil über die Luftblase im Tarierjacket positioniert). Drücken Sie auf den Luftauslassknopf des Mundventils und
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